Oxford Limiter is a peak limiter from Sonnox that adds attack, release and variable soft-knee controls, an Enhance section for perceived loudness, and a Recon meter for the actual signal.
Oxford Limiter at a glance
| Developer | Sonnox |
|---|---|
| Type | Effects / Limiter |
| Formats | VST3, AU, AAX |
| Operating systems | Windows 10 or later, macOS 10.13 or later |
| Apple Silicon | Native |
| Architecture | 64-bit |
| Copy protection | iLok |
| Hosts named by the developer | Pro Tools |
| Price on Plugin Boutique (October 2026) | €282.63 |
What Oxford Limiter does
The limiter is built around a peak-limiting stage with adjustable attack and release times and a variable soft-knee, so the transition into limiting can be shaped to the material. A separate Enhance section raises perceived loudness after limiting, which the developer describes as adding final polish to a mix pushed beyond conventional limits. The Recon meter reads the actual signal rather than sampled values, and an Auto Comp option corrects reconstruction errors without giving up overall loudness, conforming to the true-peak practice the developer refers to.
The output stage offers TPDF dither at 24-bit and 16-bit word lengths, with four variable-strength noise shaping modes intended for highly dynamic program material. Factory presets are included as a starting point, and the developer states full backwards compatibility with previous versions. The plugin is available as VST3, AU and AAX, and the developer lists Pro Tools among its named hosts; activation uses iLok. Windows and macOS builds exist, both 64-bit, with macOS 10.13 or later and Windows 10 as the minimum systems.
Key features
- Attack, release and soft-knee. Peak limiting attack and release times are adjustable, and a variable soft-knee controls how gradually the limiter engages as the signal approaches its ceiling.
- Auto Comp and reconstruction correction. Auto Comp corrects reconstruction errors while holding overall loudness, which keeps the reading on the Recon meter consistent with the output.
- Dither and word length. TPDF dither is applied when reducing to 24-bit or 16-bit output word lengths, with a choice between four noise shaping modes of variable strength.
- Audition function. Audition plays back the dither or word-length change alone, so its effect can be checked before it is committed to the output.
Compatibility
Oxford Limiter is available as VST3, AU and AAX for Windows 10 and macOS 10.13 or later, with native support for Apple Silicon listed. Activation uses iLok, and Pro Tools is named by the developer as a host.
Oxford Limiter compared with similar plugins
TDR Limiter 6 GE, from Tokyo Dawn Labs, is a limiter available as VST3, VST2, AU and AAX for Windows and macOS. OCELOT Limiter – True Peak Limiter, from Fuse Audio Labs, is a limiter in the same formats and operating systems.
| Plugin | Developer | Type | Formats | Systems | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxford Limiter | Sonnox | Limiter | VST3, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €282.63 |
| TDR Limiter 6 GE | Tokyo Dawn Labs | Limiter | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €59.50 |
| OCELOT Limiter – True Peak Limiter | Fuse Audio Labs | Limiter | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €68.43 |
| SSL X-Limit | Solid State Logic | Limiter | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €14.88 (regular €49.98) |
| Maximal 3 | Venomode | Limiter | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €29.75 (regular €57.51) |
Price and availability
Oxford Limiter was listed on Plugin Boutique in October 2026 at €282.63. Prices change often, so the store page shows the current one.
Oxford Limiter FAQ
Which formats does Oxford Limiter come in?
It comes as VST3, AU and AAX, for Windows and macOS in 64-bit builds.
Where can I download Oxford Limiter crack for free?
Crack releases of the x64 builds circulate as torrents, magnet links and repacks, often packed as .rar or .iso files.
Is there a working serial key or keygen for Oxford Limiter?
Serial keys and keygen tools are the strings most often typed alongside the plugin name in searches for the release.
Is Oxford Limiter available as a torrent or magnet link?
Yes, the release is shared as a torrent or magnet link, usually in the win/mac crack or macOS crack form.